With NFL teams working hard to get ready and build a championship-caliber roster, it all starts with the head guy at the top. The NFL has 32 teams, and with that comes the exclusive fraternity of being one of the 32 vitally important NFL head coaches. While each of the 32 head coaches has their own unique story, let’s take a look at the Arizona Cardinals and their current man at the helm.
Who Is the Arizona Cardinals Head Coach?
The current Cardinals head coach is Jonathan Gannon, who was named the team’s 11th coach since moving to Arizona in 1988. Gannon played safety at Louisville before he suffered a career-ending hip injury in his first start in 2002. He became a coach after his injury.
Only one Cardinals head coach has a winning record since the team moved to the desert in 1988: Bruce Arians compiled a 49-30-1 record in five seasons.
How Long Has Jonathan Gannon Been Arizona’s Head Coach?
This is Gannon’s first season as the Cardinals’ head coach. He was part of Louisville’s staff as a student assistant for three seasons and a graduate assistant for one season. Gannon moved to the NFL as a defensive quality control coach with the Falcons.
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Gannon transitioned to being a scout with the Rams. He spent nine seasons with the Titans, Vikings, and Colts between 2012 and 2020. When Nick Sirianni left the Colts’ coaching staff to become the Eagles’ head coach, Gannon followed him to Philadelphia to be the defensive coordinator.
Who Was the Head Coach Before Gannon?
Kliff Kingsbury was the team’s head coach for the previous four seasons. His record was 28-37-1, with one playoff appearance in 2021. After leading the Cardinals to an 11-6 record in 2021 and a playoff appearance, Kingsbury was signed to an extension through 2027. The Cardinals went 4-13 last season, and Kingsbury was fired.
What Is Gannon’s Record With the Cardinals?
This is Gannon’s first season as the Cardinals’ head coach and his first at any level. As an NFL assistant coach, he was part of three different franchises that won at least 11 games in a season.
Gannon’s first season will be a challenge with Kyler Murray out for at least the first four games. The Cardinals will play the 12th-hardest schedule, according to Pro Football Network.
Has Gannon Ever Won a Super Bowl?
No. Gannon made the Super Bowl last season with the Eagles as the team’s defensive coordinator. As an assistant coach, his teams have made the playoffs five times.